Nuclear Facility Operations Specialist II

Responsibilities

Provide critical support to multiple Nuclear and High-Hazard facilities, helping them maintain a constant state of operational readiness to accept and support programs and projects.

Assess operational readiness across the enterprise by conducting independent facility walk-downs, reviewing operational data, and verifying that activities comply with Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Serve as a subject matter expert on disciplined operations, providing guidance and support to facility personnel to enhance their execution of complex procedures.

Analyze operational performance and data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement; partner with facility management to develop and recommend enhancements to procedures and processes.

Partner with facility management and project teams to identify and help resolve operational issues, ensuring that corrective actions are robust and effectively implemented to prevent recurrence.

Enable the safe execution of mission activities by performing readiness verifications and providing data-driven assessments to leadership.

Support line organizations by assisting in the review and verification of procedures, operational documentation, and system configurations to ensure rigorous standards are met.

Uphold and promote a culture of excellence and disciplined execution, reinforcing the integrity and resilience of the Site’s national security capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in field related to the position plus at least 2 years of relevant professional experience, demonstrating a strong understanding of requirements-based systems.
• Experience in areas such as nuclear facility operations, nuclear material operations, radiological facilities, or high explosives handling.
• Proven ability to read, comprehend, and ensure adherence to detailed technical instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze operational activities and data, identify potential issues or trends, and recommend sound solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to liaise effectively between support and line organizations.
• Experience or training in nuclear operations or maintenance from a DOE nuclear facility, a commercial nuclear power plant, or the U.S. Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program is a significant plus.
• Experience conducting in-service inspections (ISIs), system surveillances, or operational readiness assessments.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Requirements

The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).

The work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).

Benefits

Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required.

MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).

The work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $80,953.60 - $121,430.40.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.